There are many different types of seizure disorders, including:
Partial / focal
General
absence (petite mal)
myoclonic
tonic
tonic-clonic
atonic
Please see
conventional, complimentary and alternative medical treatments
for important background information regarding the different types of medical treatments discussed on this page.
Naturopathic, Complimentary and Alternative treatments that may be considered include:
Etiology
The cause of most cases of seizure disorders is unknown; although it is known
that exposure to certain toxic chemicals can induce seizure activity.
Although a causal relationship has not been definitively established,
increased use of oral antibiotics to treat
Otitis Media is associated with
increased incidence of childhood seizures [Shaw2008].
Elevated urinary levels of 3-(3-hydroxyphenyl)-3-hydroxypropionic acid (HPHPA)
and other markers of dysbiotic overgrowth with
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are common in seizure disorders [GP2008].
Tapeworm (
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) infestations has been associated with seizures and stroke-like symptoms
[Tabers2013].
Naturopathic, Complimentary and Alternative Treatments
Genomics, Epigenetics, and Nutrigenomics
A number of genes and single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) have been associated with epilepsy.
knowledge of the specific genetic issues may guide more specific individualized treatments.
In particular, the following genes and SNPs are of potential interest:
Gene ELP4 SNPs: rs964112, rs11031434, and rs986527 (associated with Rolandic epilepsy)
SNPedia.
Gene SCN1A (associated with Dravet syndrome)
SNPedia.
SNP rs3828275 SNPedia Genetic variability in glutamic
acid decarboxylase genes: Associations with post-traumatic seizures
after severe TBI [PMID: 19111404]. Genetic biomarkers of posttraumatic
epilepsy: A systematic review [PMID: 28242442].
According to the Low Dose Naltrexone home page [LDN], LDN has been seen to benefit
many different neurodegenerative diseases, including Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's
Disease. Although Dr. Weyrich is not aware of any reports of treating seizure disorders
using LDN, Dr. Weyrich speculates that seizure disorders may also respond to LDN.
Dr. Weyrich has been trained in the use of Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN).
However, Dr. Weyrich has not treated any cases of seizure disorders with LDN.
HPN has been reported to be useful for treating epilepsy and other seizure disorders
[Snook].
Dr. Weyrich has been trained in the use of Neuro-Gen High Performance Neuromodulation
system by it's inventor, Corey Snook.
However, Dr. Weyrich has not treated any cases of seizure disorders
with this technique.
SNPedia.